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3 Installation
Step 1 of 8 - Preparation
Open your vehicle’s bonnet, and close and lock the doors.
Wait about 10 minutes
before starting
Step 2
, as all current consumers must have
switched themselves off
• For cars with “
Keyless Go
”: after locking the car, place the key out of signal range
(about 10 m from the car)
• If an
alarm system
is fitted: disable the alarm before starting installation.
• Some cars
will not lock completely
if the bonnet is open and electrical consumers
are still active. If this is the case with your car, push the bonnet catch over manually,
lock the car again and wait ca. 15 minutes. When you have finished the installation,
do not forget to release the catch again by pulling the bonnet release lever.
• If you have any questions or difficulties during the installation, please refer to
Trouble Shooting
for hints and tips
• Our Customer Service is of course always ready to help. See
Contact
for details
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Before installing the RaceChip, please wait for your engine to cool down. Otherwise
there is a risk of sustaining burns.
Generally speaking, you do not require special tools to perform the installation. If you
need a tool, we will tell you when you get to the relevant step in these instructions. You
will probably find wire cutters useful for clipping off the loose ends of cable ties.